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Police · 1953–1956

21st Precinct

98 episodes · CBS

Play “The Nolen Brothers (Log originally created by Stewart Wright)”
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About this show

21st Precinct is a police radio series (1953–1956) on CBS. Hosted by Art Hannes.

Cast & guest stars›

Voices you hear across this show

Everett Sloane

35 episodes

Santos Ortega

8 episodes

Bryna Raeburn

5 episodes

Bill Lipton

4 episodes

Mandel Kramer

4 episodes

Elspeth Eric

2 episodes

K

Ken Lynch

27 episodes

B

Barbara Weeks

3 episodes

J

Joan Lorring

2 episodes

W

William Zuckert

2 episodes

Hosts & announcers›

Who brought the night on the air

A

Art Hannes

21 episodes

G

Gaylord Avery

2 episodes

G

George Bryan

2 episodes

R

Robert Hall

1 episode

Sponsors

Commercial partners — breaks intact on Goldie

L

Lipton Tea

6 episodes

Networks›

Where this series was heard

CBS

98 episodes

C

CBS net

38 episodes

Episodes

On Goldie — 98 episodes · page 1 of 7

1953195419551956All years
  1. Ep 1

    Jul 7, 1953 · The Nolen Brothers (Log originally created by Stewart Wright)

    The first episode of 21st Precinct introduces Captain Frank Cannelli, who is drawn back into the fray of police work while enjoying a night out with his wife. Just as they are about to enjoy the second act of a musical, Cannelli receives a call about a bank robbery involving thre…

    28:00
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Survival
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  2. Ep 2

    Jul 14, 1953 · Case of the Young Incorrigible

    In this episode of 21st Precinct, Mrs. Loftek arrives at the precinct, distressed over her son George's arrest for robbery. Despite her insistence that he is a good boy, the police reveal that George is linked to multiple muggings, including a violent incident that left a victim…

    25:35
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Murder
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  3. Ep 3

    Jul 21, 1953 · The Bartender

    In The Bartender, a frantic call to the 21st Precinct sets off a chain of events following a shooting at a local bar. Captain Kennelly and his officers respond quickly, uncovering a web of confusion as they question the bartender, Charlie Burgess, who claims he ducked during the…

    28:40
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
    • Drama
    • Thriller
  4. Ep 4

    Jul 28, 1953 · The Twins

    In this gripping episode of 21st Precinct, Captain Kennelly responds to a distressing call about two infants who have been found unresponsive in their home. The investigation reveals that the young mother, Mrs. Ruth Lucas, has been struggling to care for her newborn twins since t…

    28:09
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  5. Ep 5

    Aug 4, 1953 · Case of the Sailor's Family

    In Case of the Sailor's Family, a sailor named Joe Rawlins arrives home from a Mediterranean cruise only to discover that his family's apartment has been destroyed in a fire. With his wife and baby missing, he turns to the police for help, leading to a tense investigation as they…

    27:27
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  6. Ep 6

    Aug 11, 1953 · Post Number Seven

    In this episode of 21st Precinct, the precinct faces a critical situation when Patrolman Bevin goes missing while on post. As Captain Kennelly and his team work to locate him, they uncover that he may have been involved in a robbery chase that turned violent. The precinct's opera…

    27:47
  7. Ep 7

    Aug 18, 1953 · The Mainliner

    In The Mainliner, a young woman named Elizabeth Arrowwood arrives at the 21st Precinct after losing her wallet during a cab ride from Idlewild Airport. Captain Frank Cannelly and his team must handle the situation delicately as the cab driver demands payment for the fare, creatin…

    27:28
    • Tense
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Survival
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Police
  8. Ep 8

    Aug 25, 1953 · The Bookkeeper

    In The Bookkeeper, Captain Cannelli of the 21st Precinct is called to investigate a robbery involving a bookkeeper who was held up for her company's payroll. As he delves into the details, he learns that the bookkeeper, Miss Beatrice Parazoni, had been dating the suspect, Jack Ke…

    27:37
  9. Ep 9

    Sep 1, 1953 · The Friend

    In this episode of 21st Precinct, a call comes in reporting a homicide at an upscale apartment on East 70th Street. Captain Cannelli and his team respond to the scene, where they find the body of a beautiful woman, leading to a tense investigation. The maid reveals that she disco…

    27:12
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  10. Ep 10

    Sep 8, 1953 · The Certified 600

    In The Certified 600, Captain Cannelly and his team respond to a burglary at a paint store where the entire safe has been stolen. As they gather information from the store's proprietor, Mr. Healers, they learn that the safe contained not only cash but also war bonds, raising the…

    26:53
  11. Ep 11

    Sep 15, 1953 · The Dog Day

    In this tense episode of 21st Precinct, a cab driver named Harold Weald faces a dire situation when his four-year-old daughter is bitten by a dog belonging to Judge Whitney. The bite seems serious enough to warrant concern, especially when the Board of Health cannot reach the dog…

    28:12
  12. Ep 12

    Sep 22, 1953 · The Homecoming

    In The Homecoming, Captain Cannelly of the 21st Precinct grapples with the heartbreaking duty of delivering tragic news to Sergeant Burns. Burns's only son, Fred Jr., has been killed in an accident while stationed at Fort Devon, and the captain must find the right words to convey…

    25:50
  13. Ep 13

    Sep 29, 1953 · The Shooting Gallery

    In The Shooting Gallery, a young drug user named Hal Brighter deliberately triggers a false fire alarm to secure his arrest and attempt to detox in jail. As the officers of the 21st Precinct respond to the call, they uncover the deeper issues surrounding Hal's addiction and his d…

    25:59
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Survival
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  14. Ep 14

    Oct 6, 1953 · The Bird

    In this episode of 21st Precinct, Captain Cannelli and Sergeant Collins are called to a potential gas leak in a tenement on East 75th Street. As they arrive, they quickly assess the situation, evacuating residents and searching for the source of the gas. The urgency of the situat…

    27:26
  15. Ep 15

    Oct 13, 1953 · Case of the Picture

    In Case of the Picture, the 21st precinct faces a tense situation when a robbery at a small all-night luncheonette results in a fatal shooting. Captain Frank Cannelli, despite being off duty, arrives at the scene to oversee the investigation and ensure the safety of the community…

    26:18
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Police
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Goldie has 98 playable 21st Precinct episodes available to stream, with show art and metadata (and transcripts where available). That count is surviving recordings in the catalog, not every historical broadcast.
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21st Precinct originally aired 1953–1956 on CBS. Stream free episodes on Goldie.
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